Name: The Santa Run
Start: 2025-11-29T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Discovery Centre Waterfront Shores

The Santa Run

1K, 5K & 10K

A Timeless Holiday Tradition

Hamilton, ON

Saturday, Nov 29th, 2025

Grab your family and friends, put on a Santa suit and run in the Original All-Santa race starting and finishing at the Hess Winter Village! Santa Suit and chipped timed results included.

Everybody Who Orders A Santa Suit Will Receives This Velour Suit And Luscious Beard. These Santa Suit May Be Worn Many Times.

(This is a all Santa race so everybody is required to wear a Santa suit)

Truly Magical Medal Options!

Medal sings "Here Comes Santa Claus"

This magical Christmas medal that opens up to reveal a cheerful Santa saying

'Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas!'

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

Santa Hamilton 10K (WITH SUIT)

Price changes in 1 month 2 days

Includes a Santa Suit with your entry.
1. CA$85.07
  
  Early Bird Pricing
  
  Now registering Aug 15 – Oct 30
  
  Register for Santa Hamilton 10K (WITH SUIT)
2. CA$90.52
  
  Regular Pricing
  
  Oct 31 – Nov 29

Santa Hamilton 10K (NO SUIT)

Price changes in 1 month 2 days

If you already have a Santa suit, you can save costs and wear your own. Santa suits are required for participation in the event.
1. CA$68.73
  
  Early Bird Pricing
  
  Now registering Aug 15 – Oct 30
  
  Register for Santa Hamilton 10K (NO SUIT)
2. CA$74.18
  
  Regular Pricing
  
  Oct 31 – Nov 29

Santa Hamilton 5K (WITH SUIT)

Price changes in 1 month 2 days

Includes a Santa Suit with your entry.
1. CA$85.07
  
  Early Bird Pricing
  
  Now registering Aug 15 – Oct 30
  
  Register for Santa Hamilton 5K (WITH SUIT)
2. CA$90.52
  
  Regular Pricing
  
  Oct 31 – Nov 29

Santa Hamilton 5K (NO SUIT)

Price changes in 1 month 2 days

If you already have a Santa suit, you can save costs and wear your own. Santa suits are required for participation in the event.
1. CA$68.73
  
  Early Bird Pricing
  
  Now registering Aug 15 – Oct 30
  
  Register for Santa Hamilton 5K (NO SUIT)
2. CA$74.18
  
  Regular Pricing
  
  Oct 31 – Nov 29

VIRTUAL Santa Hamilton 5K (NO SUIT)

If you already have a Santa suit, you can save costs and wear your own.

CA$57.84

Aug 15 - Nov 29

Register for VIRTUAL Santa Hamilton 5K (NO SUIT)

VIRTUAL Santa Hamilton 5K (WITH SUIT)

Run the Santa 5K virtually from wherever you are. Santa Suit is included in this package.

CA$63.28

Aug 15 - Nov 29

Register for VIRTUAL Santa Hamilton 5K (WITH SUIT)

In-person Event Details

In the case of cancellation of the in-person race, we will not be issuing any refunds or returning the difference in pricing. If the in-person event is cancelled you will automatically be switched into the virtual race.

RACE START TIME:

10:00AM - Racetart Time

Race kit pickup dates and location: TBD

Track your virtual run/walk and submit your results using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app

How to track your run/walk and record your results using the Runkeeper^TMapp:

1. From your mobile device, go to your Race Roster dashboard for this event HERE
2. Click on the “Connect to my app” button, where you will be asked to confirm your name within the app (confirm your name and the event will be added to your app)
3. Revisit the Runkeeper™ app when you are ready to participate. From your start screen, click the flag symbol (bottom right) and select the race to start recording.
4. Complete your distance and save the activity. Your results will be automatically posted to the Race Roster leaderboard
5. From the results page, click on your name to see your finisher summary

How to submit your results without Runkeeper^TMapp:

Please submit the results for your virtual race on the results page.

1. Make sure you are logged into your participant dashboard HERE.

2. Go to the virtual results page: https://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-US/results/5q2fepu54u5amvfd/results

3. Click the submit a virtual result button

4. Enter your time it took you to complete the race and submit your results.

Everyone who posts their results will receive a virtual finisher's certificate.

Hotel Deals

For a smooth reservation process, it is highly recommended that all guests use the below link.

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1754666786373&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Reservations can also be made by contacting our 24 hour, toll-free reservations at 1-888-627-8161 and asking for the “VR Pro The Santa Run” block – your guests are able to reserve this special rate until October 27^th, 2025

	Saturday, November 29^th	Sunday, November 30^th	Monday, December 1^st
Traditional Queen Queen	10 rooms	10 rooms	CHECK OUT

RATES

We are pleased to confirm the following non-commissionable guestroom rates based on single/double occupancy in Canadian funds;

Traditional Queen Queen	$189.00
Internet (24 hour)	Complimentary

The above rates are subject to Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) which is currently 13% per room per night + 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT). HST rates are subject to change at any time without notice.

GUEST PARKING

Overnight Guest Self-Parking is available underground for a rate of $17.95 plus HST. Pricing is per day/car and allows in and out privileges. Parking is managed and operated by Indigo Park Canada Inc. The hotel has a negotiated overnight parking rate and is subject to change without notice.